as in promptly
without delay
if we don't leave immediately, we'll be late for the concert
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Recent Examples of immediately
Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
Edwards immediately fell and grabbed his left ankle.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 9 May 2025
The Pakistani claim has not been corroborated and could not be immediately verified by Newsweek.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
McClatchy News couldn’t immediately reach Nelson’s attorneys on May 8 for comment.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
Edwards immediately fell and grabbed his left ankle.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 9 May 2025
The Pakistani claim has not been corroborated and could not be immediately verified by Newsweek.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
Adverb
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Don’t forget to take advantage of the signature St. Regis butler service, which will promptly fulfill requests for packing needs, garment pressing, restaurant reservations and a cup of steaming chamomile tea to unwind after a long flight.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Just then, they were joined by Colin Jost as Hegseth — and Pirro promptly spit red wine in his face in surprise.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
10 May 2025
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Then a sudden switch: a bellicose, spine-stiffening bass line, and the instantly infamous refrain.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
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That shift could instantly disqualify every employee at those institutions from PSLF.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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The administration has also revoked the visas of more than 1,000 international students, many of whom appeared to have never participated in protests, although those revocations are now on hold.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Related Articles That Zara, which sells womenswear and has been trading constantly since 1975, would be the first of more than 2,000 stores and the launchpad for what is now a 28-billion-euro brand.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
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Proceeds from Purse Bingo directly benefit three charities that serve women and families in need: Alabaster Jar Project, Carol’s House of Community Resource Center, and Shades of Pink California.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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